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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly Notes-November 5th 2021 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: November 5", 2021 /. TO: City Council Members& Staff �o• 411 FROM: Eric Johnson City Administrator Zoning&Development Items: T.H.H 1. No new applications have been received. 2. Staff did participate In a UTILITY Coordination m 60TH 3T N 40 :a meeting with Washington County for their planned re-routing of the frontage road behind the y Carbone's building. They now expect this work to 0,0 runs east-west—on the south side of the building 5`F F occur in earl summer 2022. The roadway that ry f Y nVE is a private street (Owned by SC MALL _ -_ 5 35 - (Andersen))at this time but will be assumed by the State once the project moves along —this portion L�f_ 4 55TH eSTIIIT of the roadway is being sought to be named V,4 ANDERSEN WAY.Weare waiting to hear how that .R� �N T °o- � "� ✓' � WS-HINGTON CD4IN�' � T � I� I '"�''� �'R x ry i'�Y��•�. naming process Y rocess needs to occur and/or if the Cit — ,s f needs to take any particular action. See Layout 3. Staff has submitted the required"SHORT APPLICATION"to the Just Transition Fund for possible grant application assistance—which may identify an alternative federal funding source for utilities (or other improvements) at the King Plant site. (NO ENCLOSURE) COVID-19 Matters: • This is the Governor's - PORTAL https://mn.gov/covidl9—Many documents/Exec. Orders can be found. Washington County has initiated a County Dashboard containing more localized COVID-19 Impacts and rates LINK->> HERE. • Recent OSHA action—now requires employers with 100 or more employees,including state and local government workers to develop, implement, and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.This does not apply to the City;yes, cities may require employees to be vaccinated however such process to implement and enforce such protocol would be challenging—including some liabilities-so at this stage we are simply encouraging application of the City's policies adopted to date. Some additional LMC information can be found on at this link: https://www.Imc.org/resources/vaccination-of-city-employees-for-covid-19/#Q1 Other Items: 1. The Mayor, Lee Mann and City Staff have worked with the City's Lobbying Firm,Xcel Staff and Legislators to coordinate the upcoming HOUSE BONDING TOUR—the City is seeking $5.1 Million for costs associated with utility extensions to serve the King Plant Area. This will be held at CITY HALL On November 181h. The best estimated time at this point is 9:00 AM. Enclosed is a DRAFT of the planned hand-out. Basically, the City will have about 20 minutes to go over the concepts. All are welcome. We also understand that the House Committee—due to time constraints-would like to use the OPH CITY HALL to also hear presentations from the County related to their project for the Historic Courthouse and the STH 36/Lake Elmo Ave interchange project. 2. The City Arborist continues to send our various trimming and removal notices—these relate to EAB and general maintenance. Copies are attached. 3. Chief Hansen has provided the October Police Activity Report. 4. METRO CITIES has provided a yead end Annual Report—See enclosed. Mayor McComber Provided "weekly Notes"is an internal/inter-departmental memo 1. Updates from the NLC- 10/30, 11/2 and 11/3 limited In scope to share brief updates and information among 2. EMWREP Update for November 2021 City Departments,City Consultants and Elected officials regarding various topics. 1 of 40 REDEVELOPMENT-POST CLOSURE-ALLEN S. KING COAL PLANT POWER PLANT-CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 2022 BONDING REQUEST-$5,191,000—TO INSTALL TRUNK WATER,SANITARY&STORM FACILITIES PROJECT SUMMARY: The City of Oak Park Heights is preparing for the closure of Xcel Energy's 500 MW coal- fired Allen S. King Plant in 2028.The King Plant accounts for 34%of Oak Park Heights's tax base and its closure will have a significant negative impact on the City. Oak Park Heights is faced with the challenge of finding ways to offset the financial losses that will come as a result of the closure. The King Plant is located along the St. Croix River and closure does create opportunities to renew the 170-acre landscape, including enabling public access to the St. Croix River and redevelopment opportunities that will restore the local tax base and incite job creation. To maximize and be ready for these redevelopment opportunities the City must provide core public infrastructure to attract new investment as there are not presently pub�;�� facilities serving this site. These investments in water, sanitary and storm utilities be essential for almost any form of residential or commercial concepts and/or th of significant public spaces where amenities are expected. To install this public infrastructure and to best prepare fora ljrumyelopment . ..' following the 2028 closure, the City is requesting $5,191,000 I 022 BondingI` Bill to design and construct these core utilities to the immedfie'�rea of the Plant property.This would be known as "Phase A'.' r A Improvements life: 55-191-000 • Water Systems S1,227,971 + Sanitary Systems S 1, 95,438 + Storm Systems S2,009,419 + Right of Way i Easements S 558,173 /77777� 711M THE BONDING REQUEST OF 5191 bOfETS THREE. EDEV LQIEI?C;=QOALS i 1. Replace the projected tax base loss&criji O new jobs j The 2022 Bond Funds are essential to the 'itb being redeveliped as future uses - especially those that will generate tax revenues or create jobs will require public utrlmM l 17 2. Restore significant acres of the Wild and Scenic Sit Rive Font and create new public access and recreational opportu,I / r 1 the Twin Cities region to the St CroiXl����,� At 1704�cres,the City would expect meaningful portions o `this property to be restored to a natural condition and create public space,946 St. Croix River in close proximity for the greater Twin Cities area. 3. Repurpose the p,o�# �r and prevent an idle/vacant coal plant facility The City does bellevethk the State has a significant responsibility to fund this Project due to the fact that the State permitted Xcel's use of the Site as a benefit to the region—supplying essential power.And now that closure is planned,the State has an equal responsibility to the local community to restore and repurpose the property, preventing a permanent tax base loss and help avert vacant/idle coal plant facilities. TIMELINE IF FUNDED IN 2022: The installation of trunk utilities and related off-site improvements should be completed prior to Plant closure.This includes water and sewer mains to the perimeter of the site as well as storm water facilities.The following is the expected timeline: 2021-2022 Finalize Feasibility Reports and Public Engagement; SECURE BOND FUNDS for PHASE A$5.191 million. 2022-2023 Complete Predesign/Final Design Engineering, Secure Final Easements, Final City Environmental Review 2023-2024 Bidding and Construction of the Phase A Elements. Phase B would be undertaken post-2028 once closure occurs,remediation is complete and would include final design and approval of the internal redevelopment plans and the related internal construction of roadways,trails and internal-site utilities once end-users are better refined.Phase B is estimated at an additional$5.35 Million(2021 values)bringing the total costs to$10,541,000. 2 of 40 +�•'r ,� � �m may: , a J'p v r W 47 Oi 77 �'�.�i. •*� ^ _ .`...;+ .,,rte - ,•• .�_ • � -._ ` • .� +� ��•� �•�v �� y r �� }:,•�a �� ! ,� "��i M `4 } f W + lie • ■ " it -1. �.*`vim „�.� s�'^"�J„ .� •h �, �� lb e w + nk� a� • w• I .w " City 0f 0ak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park 131v� N. Oak Park I leights, RAN 55083.Phone(651)439-4439. Fax 439-0574 Wednesday, November 3rd 2021 RE: 2021 FALL BOULEVARD TREE REMOVAL NOTIFICATION Dear Resident, The City has contracted with SavATree for the Fail 2021 boulevard tree removal project. Work will begin the week of November 291h (weather dependent). You are receiving this letter because a boulevard tree on the City boulevard right-of-way at your address is on the list to be removed. Trees to be removed have been marked with a bright orange painted ring around the trunk, The tree and debris will be removed and the stump and major surface roots will be ground out with a stump grinder, The site will then be restored with black dirt and grass seed. Please ensure that the grass seed is watered in until the seed becomes established. This service is being provided by the City of Oak Park Heights at no additional cost to the homeowner, It is helpful if vehicles are not parked on the street (underneath) the tree when the work is to take place. If you have any questions regarding pruning or removal of boulevard trees feel free to contact me by phone (651)-439-4439 or by email ldanielsona cit ofoak arkhei hts.corn Thank you, F Lisa Danielson City Arborist 6 of 40 City of Oak Park eights 2 1 14168 Oak Park Blvd N.•Oak Park Heights,MN 55682•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax 439-0574 Wednesday, November 3rd 2021 SAMPLE RE: Confirmed case of Emerald Ash Borer(EAB) Dear The presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) was confirmed on the City Boulevard right-of-way at your address I by the City Arborist. There is one ash tree that is required to be removed in accordance with City Ordinance 1302. Trees to be removed have been marked with a green piece of flag tape tied around the trunk, The tree and debris will be removed and the stump and major surface roots will be ground out with a stump grinder. The site will then be restored with black dirt and grass seed. Please ensure that the grass seed is watered in until the seed becomes established. This service is being provided by the City of Oak Park Heights at no additional cost to the homeowner. The City has contracted with SavATree to do the Fall 2021 Ash tree removal work. Work will begin the week of November 28th (weather dependent), It is helpful if vehicles are not parked on the street (underneath) the tree when the work is to take place. Please mark out any underground pet fences or irrigation systems if you have one in the front yard. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions related to this matter at (651) 439-4439. Res:�4 ectfull , Q ___.. Lisa Danielson, City Arborist 5of40 L City of Oak Park Heights —�- ;4168 Oak Park Blvd N. •Oak Park I ieights. MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax 439-0574 Wednesday, November 31d 2021 RE: 2021 FALL BOULEVARD TREE PRUNING NOTIFICATION Dear Resident, The City has contracted with SavATree for the Fall 2021 boulevard tree pruning project. Work will begin the week of November 29th(weather dependent). You are receiving this letter because a boulevard treel(s)on the City boulevard right-of-way at your address is on the list to be pruned, This service is being provided by the City of Oak Park Heights at no additional cost to the homeowner. It is helpful if vehicles are not parked on the street (underneath) the trees when the work is to take place. If you have any decorations attached/hanging from the tree(s) please ensure they are removed prior to the start of the work. If you have any questions regarding pruning or removal of boulevard trees feel free to contact me by phone (651)-439- 4439 or by email Idanielson cacityofcakparkheights.cor Thank you, Lisa Danielson City Arborist 7 of 40 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 November 5, 2021 To: Mayor and Council From: Chief of Police, Steve Hansen Subject: Police Activity Report October 2021 This overview report is the activity of the Oak Park Heights Police Department during the month of October 2021. Officers responded to and generated 475 calls for service in the City of Oak Park Heights during this month. Quick Breakdown for some of those calls for service include: 101 medicals, 4 fire related, 15 thefts from businesses, 24 vehicle accidents, 28 alarms, 4 disturbance/disorderly conducts, 49 traffic violations, 16 suspicious persons/vehicles, 9 mental health/suicide threats, 15 welfare checks. We had a department meeting for all police staff on October 2 V and kicked off the wellness program. Staff from the Marie Ridgeway Therapy group presented and discussed their program moving forward. Also, additional components of the program involve officers Wynia and Paradise that will be the departments liaisons or leads for the peer support initiative that we have partnered with the Washington County Sheriffs Office. I met with Lakeview EMS director Jon Muller and his staff and welcomed them to OPH at their new ambulance base location of the old Fury dealership site next to Joseph's restaurant. The facility has been remodeled inside to fit their needs and has a large training room capability which was offered to us if needed. On October 15t'I attended the opening invite for the new Heritage Center Building along with OPH staff and Council. Additionally, I stopped out to the new TCO building on Memorial Av and got a tour of the campus and discussed safety training for my staff with their MRI machine. OPHPD participated in the Pink Patch Project this month. Several officers wore the pink patches on their uniform for the month of October and we sold 100 patches. We raised a total of$1,000.00 and a check will be presented to the American Cancer Society on November 10' along with all the other law enforcement agencies involved. Community Outreach: SRO Paradise assisted with security at a Halloween event at the High School's Environmental Learning Center outside at a haunted trail themed detail. She passed out glow sticks/necklaces. Officers canvassed the neighborhoods on Halloween and passed out a large amount of candy arBl*w sticks donated from Wal*Mart. New Hire Update: Officer Fahrendorff was officially sworn in at the Council Meeting on October 12th by Judge Galler. Her family along with several officers including Sheriff Starry were in attendance. Covid 19: Testing sites have re-opened back up throughout the state and the armory in Stillwater is now open for nasal swab testing with a 15-minute turn around. Spoke with Washington County public health and they advised of opening their testing site back up soon at the Government Center as well. Vaccination boosters are now available for first responders and information was sent out to staff. Training: Inv. Paradise and Officer Hicks attended the instructor course training for ASP/Baton and handcuffing at the Stillwater Armory location. On October 6' all officers completed their annual firearms qualification shoot for all weapon platforms. Calls for service highlights: This is a sample of some of the cases we responded to and investigated. 1. Theft of vehicle from Carbones, later found by WCSO in a pursuit that ended in a crash 2. Officers responded to an apt on 58'for burglary and assault report. Suspect located on scene and arrested. Suspect also charged with possession of drugs. 3. Officers responded to Fury motors for an attempted theft of a $98k vehicle as the suspect was using fake id/information. Suspect fled to Kowalski's upon officers arrival. Unable to locate male. 4. Officer responded to assist Stillwater PD with a person in crisis that was struggling with officers in the entry of a home. 5. Traffic stop on a theft suspect from Walmart. Arrested for felony theft and drug possession. 6. Theft of$900.00 saw from a construction vehicle/contractor working at Walmart 7. Comp reported a theft of his vehicle from his residence on Olinda av, OPH officers located vehicle traveling on hwy 36 shortly after the receiving the call and with the assistance of WCSO suspect was stopped and arrested. 8. Officer responded to the AutoZone for a theft involving a suspect that used 4 counterfeit $100 dollar bills to purchase various items. 9 of 40 CM METRO ClTIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities DATE: October 2611, 2021 TO: City Administrators/Managers and City Clerks FROM: Patricia Nauman,Executive Director RE: 2021 Metro Cities Brochure Enclosed please find Metro Cities' 2021 brochure. The brochure contains a leiter from Metro Cities' President, general information on the association and a summary of Metro Cities' recent legislative work and accomplishments. Copies have also been included for your Mayor and Councilmembers. Please kindly distribute, and do not hesitate to contact us if you would like additional copies or have any questions. If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me at patricia@metrocitiesmn.org or 651-215-4002. 145 Uniy904199 Ave W 0 St.Paul,MN 55103-2044 0 Phone(651)2154000 9 Fax(651)281-1299 0 wwwv.MetroCitiesMN.org HIGHLIGHTS o2020-21 LEGISLATI) COVID-19 HOUSING IR Metro Cities supported the distribution W Metro Cities supported recent of$841.4 million of the state's share appropriations totaling $200 million for of C oronavirrmiis ile!ie: Fund (CRA) to Nousins! lafrastr pctu?s bc5wds, a new local governments. Metro Cities closely housing tax credit funded at $10 million monitored and worked with MMB on funding to intent private support for affordable requirements and deadlines. housing, and new state match funding for X Metro Cities supported funding for cities from locai housing trust funds. the 2021 A-nntvica t Ap Metro Cities continues to support legislation and is monitoring federal guidance and state on and federal reporting and other requirements. for new residential Metro Cities surveyed city officials in early development. Spring 2020 to identify local challenges and needs for resources to address COVID-19. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & The responses informed advocacy on local REDEVELOPMENT finances, community development, and housing stability, among other issues. .0 Metro Cities supported $12 million for the inresota Investment Funs and $8 million Metro Cities supported modifying the for the Job Creation Fund funded in the open meeting law to allow city officials to 2021 session. participate in meetings via telephone or interactive technology. A temporary law Is Metro Cities championed funding for the passed that expired on July 1, 2021. state's redeve!opment grant program, Metro Cities advocated for fhs-2v,a IL"l,- which will be accessible to cities in 2021 . isa5_vs to allow cities to use unobligated increment to address COVID-19 needs. The new law provides cities temporary authority to use increment to assist businesses and for certain housing developments. e � Metro Cities advocated for and supported -�� _ -i a new Metropolitan Council policy to defer r fir,- 'S- -" for outdoor seating during the pandemic until January 1, 2022. r 4' LOCAL CONTROL Metro Cities supports ocal decisFon-making a & orKyr. Metro Cities is actively opposing local 7esidentia leve oi; �l�e t e�kee^ ^;stior legislation that would harm long-standing municipal zoning, land use and planning roles and authority. 11 of 40 i CITIES Asso ca'at.10--rx 1-01, YL, etr3pc-h tan U11 Dezr City Oft.:iah �4 w On behalf of the ltletro Cities Board of Directors and staff,thank you for your membership in the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities mletro Cities). The primary mission of Metro Cities is to advocate for the shared interests of cities in the seven-county metropolitan region at the Legislature, Executive Branch and Metropolitan Council. This work encompasses transportation, housing, economic development, state aids,funding for state programs, regional fees,water supply,Fiscal disparities;comprehensive planning requirements and many other issue of significance to metropolitan cities. Engagement by city officials in the work of Metro Cities is paramount in ensuring that legislative policies adequately reflect shared objectives of cities in the metropolitan region. 1 As the pandemic struck and created unprecedented challenges for municipalities,ire participation of city officials to Metro Cities'work was x vital. Metro Cities conducted city surveys and engaged with city officials and staff to gauge the pandemic's effects on cities' operations,finances, and resource needs. Metro Cities'focus is on ensuring that metropolitan cities' %7 needs are well-represented to policymakers as resources to address the `= pandemic are considered. Metro Cities often works with other local government associations, and highly Values its partnership with the League of Minnesota Cities. These partnerships have been crucial as city officials across the region and state manage CO`'ID-19 challenges in their communities and associations work to seek adequate legislative remedies for cities. . I� Enclosed you will find highlights of Metro Cities' recent legislative work and s accomplishments. Metro Cities is highly committed to providing high quality service for your dues. As your President, I will continue to adti ante Metro Cities'values of stewardship,partnership,quality, integrity; and leadership. I look forward to working with you over the coming year. Sincerely, w WLeyz�ie AdesXG .'s ee, �'�es7 eh City 1MManager, Ci4 of Burnsville 2021 METRO CITIES MEMBERSHIP Andov�,r EJk'Q1 Nlevr Vlark�t: Wrdicirle Lake St, WuIls Park Anoka Excelsior Mericlo-,a H�iohts s�,Paul Apple Va!ll{ 'y Falron, Heights Minneapolis, 44 PA Aedem HIlls Focal Lake Mffl"k-a AlLithon't Bayporl, FodWy- Kinnetonka Mwh savalae Blaine 6, 111211,00mington Greenwood MoundS-View $rqiq�jyj Qqr0r, H,artov -Now Brighton fti-oklyn P4& Hasutgt New Hope swh St. F"l- sur6n-smale Kbpkins NeWp-DFt Spring, iake'P-ark CANN& HI NI St Paul Soringhak. centemille tirsdep".dience Oak Park,HIQ tgh Its StIll`VVatF-=P skin , C',r;:,f Pine$-, Lakevlle iossiI vlctoq`rh� i jr`HdiInt Lau*rda-le FIST-00h WoWnia C.oan, Rapids. Lily-date Prior Lake VWterwwr We COA044, ki6�%Jd wav-dta CORD Grolve, Who.LAt. Rlobi 6sdale we�;,St. Paul Crystal l (Atom,ed i Rogers, WhAeZear Lake Dayton maplo,Gib+v& l s Pont woou ry Eagan Maple Plain Rosevilre lqr ry Fd)rt") Marlbe'qin St, Qqig Si. Frenrl.s 4111 'BOARD AND STAFF, Metro Cities is governed by a 19-member Soars of Directors of city officials from across the metropolitan area. Association staff include an qtr Executive Director, two Government Relations Specialists and an Office Manager.. r� M, eA .rd. Y-P h� 9W eY tui .m BOARD OF DIBILECTORS METRO President Vito President Fast President CLLTA- SES ��� Melanieko Lec Matt Sterr�v�ec�e� Myron �ajfey e 'nsvJ ik'., City mat'�)ger ".00ss'A F't:« }ie":; .Ftp' �,';+rq +Ae1^ T:r%tt-ige Gro V;, rylaYW 145 University Avenue West Sa+nt Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone 651-215-4000 Josh Berg Steve Fletcher E" itrea Jahili st;'w�- M'r.�rrir Fax 651-281-1299 Zko New MFrineapolFG -'. ;=_,'al www.MetroCitiesMN org oakrcaln. rFti1~ r "nur+:alr, rasher @MetroCitiesMN Danlei Bo sholtz . ason Clar;dd Jarmo Jenson sae; Stroebe1 ?atricia Nauman SpWhlkk; L!,;:C- park ion;cis:s 5t. Ant ionv Villacie Srookiy*n Pazk Executive Director Oty A iministratoi Mayo Manacivi Charlie Vander Aarde Jeffrey Dahl i"He Hokkanen 110m McCarty Jamie Verbrugge Government Relations Specialist ..ty gel CFty Oty r' �, ,,: 4 I.y d gar'=r Michael mound Government Relations Specialist 1lIlFam Drogte Cfint Hozppavv Vatim.x M*ore as ap Xiang asernaunt S:: ,dei€er?.horn P Drct�. iGnh ~k�« *«r ���� Office Manager 14 of 40 Ul I[( MPL I E WOR K a n d C U11 . .. •ao/, ,, Metro Cities is working with city officials H and Metropolitan Council staff on concerns with the a. L 6:;g and improvements in advance of the next planning cycle. Metro Cities provided input on goals required for cities participating in the Livable Communities Program and supported adoption of a formula that is realistic and based on expected levels of public financing. " TRANSPORTATION Metro Cities supported a new law requiring a ! Metro Cities consistently supports study of local tax base effects if the state 4d for local titransponaticL, and Low Income Rental Classification Grogram supported appropriations for Trunk Highway is expanded. Metro Cities will monitor Bonds, the Local Road Improvement and the study and encourage input from local Local Bridge Programs, Municipal Street Aid officials. and Small Cities account. Metro Cities supported a new 2021 law that Metro Cities supports state and regional exempts construction materials for public funding support for transit providers. The safety facilities from state sales tax. Legislature appropriated base level funding Metro Cities advocated for allowing cities for the Metropolitan Council and $57.5 to use tax increment to capitalize local million for arterial bus rapid transit. housing trust funds. A new law temporarily allows increment to be used for assistance to businesses for creating jobs. Pooling rules WATER and ENVIRONMENT were also expanded for owner-occupied Metro Cities supported creation of an affordable housing developments that meet advisory group of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl the requirements of a housing TIF district. substances (PFAS) conveyed to wastewater Metro Cities will work with city associations treatment facilities and supports participation and legislators to examine the local by local officials in the advisory group. government aid (LGA) formula. Metro Cities Metro Cities supported funding for Emerald supports stability in the distribution of aid Ash Borer (EAB) mitigation that was included and a formula that adequately recognizes the in the 2021 omnibus environment bill. needs of metropolitan cities. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Metro Cities supported the $12 million Metro Cities championed a recent $5 million appropriation by the Legislature in 2021 state appropriation to assist metropolitan for crisis intervention and de-escalation cities with local ::iflow-infiltration rglAtigation training. Metro Cities advocated for more and continues to work with the Metropolitan comprehensive police arbitration reforms that Council on requirements for grant funds. were not included in any final legislation. 15 of 40 __. .........._. Iii 1 HISTORY and MISSION DEVELOPMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT Metro Cities is a service and lobbying association for cities .n the seven-county Policies are developed by four standing ' ! metropolitan region. Established in 1974, the con^m�ttees based on input from+ member city representatives. An mission of the association 's to represent the important function, shared interests of cities in the metropolitan area for Metro Cities is to provide a forum for at the state and regional ]eve's of government. consensus building that gives city officials and Metro Cities is active in proposing and lobbying staff opportunities to develop an: understanding i leg slat!on of concern and significance to of other cities' problems, concerns, and points metropolitan cities. Metro Cities is unique of view among local overnmert associations in its g representation of me Policy recommenaations are transmitted to the :ropo!itan city interests at the Metropolitan Council and the associat:on Board of Directors and general membe-ship closely monitors and responds to the scope of and the adopted legislative policies serve as funding and policy activities of the Council. the foundation of Metro Cities' work at the State Capitol and Metropolitan Courcii. the 2021 policy adoption meeting will be held on December 9 Watch for details. COMiMUNICATIONS and SOCIAL MEDIA Metro Cities publishes a regular electronic OTHER ASSOCIATION newsletter and provides ]egis!ative alerts SERVICES and ACTIVITIES and other communications to neip keep Metro Crties: metropolitan city officials informed or evolving a Provides staff support to the Metropolitan legislative and regional policy and funding Area Management Association (MAMA) activity Collaborates with the League of Minnesota Cities and other entities to prepare and Metro Cities` website includes published manage an annual local salary survey newsletters, legislative policies, COVID-19 Holds perioaic forums on pertinent topics of resources, upcoming meetings and materials, interest for its members and MAMA meetings and information. Convenes an annual meeting in April for the election of new Board officers and members See our website at: MetroCitiesMN.org • Convenes ar, anrual Legislative Policy r Follow us on Twitter: @MetroCitiesMN Adoption Meeting 1 16 of 40 JL =0 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2021 8:02 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: What the Build Back Better Act Includes for Cities For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League Of Cities (NLC) <news@nlc.org> To: marymccomber@aol.com Sent: Sat, Oct 30, 2021 6:03 am Subject: What the Build Back Better Act Includes for Cities News,resources and events for local leaders and staff. NLCOFNATIONAL LEAGUE .,,,.. I ti What the Build Back Better Act Includes for Cities This week, the White House released a revised framework for the Build Back Better Act (BBBA). After several months of negotiations between President Biden and House and Senate leaders, the revised framework includes key priorities for cities, towns, and villages, including investing in workforce development, combating climate change, and strengthening housing affordability. i 17 of 40 : o�49 , m 1 PFTW COP26: What Cities Need to Breaching The Debt Ceiling: A Path Towards Safe and Know What It Could Mean for Cities Equitable Cities View All Articles Industry News What We're Reading: • Community Voices: Creating an equity framework and equity fund - Catalyst (October 22, 202 1) • Senate advances legislation allowing use of unspent COVID-19 relief funds on infrastructure, disaster relief- Transportation Today(October 26, 2021) • Reconciliation package builds on Rescue Plan, bipartisan bill, targets climate change and social needs -American City& County(October 26, 202 1) • Protecting Public Safety with D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser& D.C. Police Chief Robert J. 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Read more about what's included in the proposed bill here. The bill is politically tied to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which passed the Senate in August. The investments, opportunities and economic growth that these two bills would provide to cities, towns and villages are critical to the continued recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Call your Member of Congress and ask for their vote on these bills today! i 21 of 40 IIS 3� `3 v What to Expect from the UN Three Ways Local Leaders A Path Toward Safe and Climate Change Conference Can Support National Equitable Cities Apprenticeship Week Response and Recovery ARPA Office Hour: Leveraging Data to Deploy & Track ARPA Investments Join NLC's data and research experts to learn how to effectively capture, analyze and visualize data as part of your city's ARPA planning and tracking efforts.We will also be joined by city leaders who have successfully leveraged data in their work and who will share tangible insights and recommendations that you can take back to your teams. This event is exclusive to NLC members only. 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Manage preferences here. 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy ©2021 NLC, All Rights Reserved 30 of 40 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber <marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Monday, November 1, 2021 2:28 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd: Nov. 2021 EMWREP Education Updates Attachments: Washington County waste disposal.pdf, image024.jpg; image003.png; image005.jpg; image011.jpg; image018.jpg; image016.jpg; image019.png; image045.jpg; image047.jpg For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Angie Hong <AHong@mnwcd.org> To: Angie Hong <AHong@mnwcd.org>; algoodri@hotmail.com <algoodri@hotmail.com>; Barbara Heitkamp <BHeitkamp@mnwcd.org> Sent: Mon, Nov 1, 2021 12:07 pm Subject: Nov. 2021 EMWREP Education Updates Hello East Metro Water education partners - Wow! I know we say it every year, but HOW can it be November already??? Though the field season may be done, our education and outreach continues throughout the winter. November marks the time when we begin meeting with partners and planning activities for the coming year. We are also checking in with everyone to make sure we have signed EMWREP contracts in place for 2022-24. Several new partners from the northern portion of the Lower St. Croix watershed will be joining us in 2022, and we will also be seeing new, complimentary programming happening in our area that is focused toward agricultural landowners and local decision-makers (funded through state watershed- based implementation funds). Our goal is to coordinate EMWREP and Lower St. Croix activities as closely as possible so that we get the best value for everyone involved in these two partnerships. Read on to learn more about our current and upcoming EMWREP water education programs! Angie Program Updates: 1. Wetlands workshop — Nov. 9 2. SMART Salting Workshops - Nov. 2, 4, 5, 9, 17; Dec. 8 3. Meet our volunteer MN Water Stewards! 4. South Washington Campus Greening Program 5. Indoor water use — detecting leaks & water softener salt 6. MS4 Education — IDDE: waste disposal and carpet cleaning wastewater 7. East Metro Water— Read the latest articles published in the blog and local newspapers 8. CNET Article — "TikTok goes wild: Meet the adventurers taking you into the great outdoors" Planting for Clean Water: Wonderful Wetlandt, Tue., Nov. 9, 6-7:30pm, online (Register at tinyurl.com/wetlands2021) i 31 of 40 Learn how to add beauty to your yard with native plants and landscaping features that will protect your wetland and provide habitat for birds and pollinators. During our "Wonderful Wetlands" webinar, we will talk about what makes wetlands special, unique plants and animals that are found in wetlands, invasive species, and rules that affect what landowners can and can't do with wetlands on their properties. Connect with resources to get started on a project at your home, including: • Incentive grants for clean water planting projects • Free site visits • Garden designs and plant lists • Conservation plans for larger properties Presented by: Barbara Heitkamp, EMWREP with Andy Novak and Jay Riggs, Washington Conservation District. SMART Salting Workshops ' SMART Salting for Property Managers Tuesday, November 2 - Register HERE (Co-hosted by Dakota and Washington Counties) • Wednesday, December 17 — Register HERE r ' SMART Salting for Roads i Thursday, November 4 - Register HERE SMART Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks • Friday, December 5 - Register HERE Tuesday, December 9 - Register HERE SMART Salting Assessment Tool — Level 2 Certification • Wednesday, Dec. 8 — Register HERE 2 32 of 40 Meet our Voltintppr MN Wptp, Stewart! 5$' a } IVA0s �" ° Over the past four years, we have trained and certified more than 20 Minnesota Water Stewards in Washington County, through a partnership with Freshwater Society. To become certified stewards participate in 50hrs of training, complete a capstone project, and commit to volunteering pkv 25hrs per year to support watershed education and stewardship work in their communities. Meet the stewards! Click here for profile stories of our current stewards and their volunteer projects. This year's newest stewards include Desiree Weins rc (Comfort Lake — Forest Lake Watershed District), and r David Nuccio and Wallace Wadd (South Washington F Watershed District). Desiree helped to install a raingarden at a home in southern Chisago County. David is working with a Homeowner's Association in Woodbury to implement better water conservation measures, and Wally has engaged volunteers at Grove UMC in Woodbury to remove buckthorn and restore native plants. A Clean Water Fund grant helped to support this program from 2017-2020. This year's stewards were sponsored by the Metropolitan Council and South Washington Watershed District. Photos (from L to R): 1) Barb Bickford pulling buckthorn in Stillwater; 2) John Goodfellow planting trees with community volunteers in Marine; 3) David Nuccio (left) and Wally Wadd (right) with Angie Hong at this fall's Water Steward certification ceremony. ,� Soutn wasnington — Campus Greening Program South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) and South Washington County School District are collaborating on a unique program to renovate school campuses and provide students with hands-on, environmental education. The SWWD created its Campus Greening program to provide schools with an alternative way to meet their stormwater management rules during construction and redevelopment. Typically, when schools and businesses expand their parking lots and buildings, they build stormwater retention ponds to manage the extra runoff pollution that is generated. Instead, this program takes a more holistic approach. P 3 33 of 40 So far, seven schools within SWWD have participated in the program. At Lake and Middleton Schools in Woodbury, the school district replaced 15 acres of non-active use turf with native prairie and planted 200 trees (with help from the kids). At Crestview in Cottage Grove, the school is converting 2.5 acres of turf to prairie and rehabbing 7.5 acres of low-quality woodlands. Similar projects are planned or underway at Valley Crossing (Woodbury), Nuevas Fronteras (St. Paul Park), Grey Cloud Elementary (Cottage Grove), and Cottage Grove Middle School. In addition to replacing turf with native habitat, SWWD has also worked with the schools to construct outdoor classrooms and is contracting with Carpenter Nature Center to provide hands-on watershed education for 4t" and 5t" grade students. This fall, staff from Carpenter are working with Valley Crossing, Crestview and Nuevas Fronteras to do a series of five in-school programs plus a field trip to the nature center. Abbey Kuntz from Washington Conservation District is helping to provide additional staff support. Indoor water use — detecting leaks & water , r softener salt Recently, EMWREP educator Barbara Heitkamp I a a has developed a number of fact sheets and social media graphics for partners to use when educating water softeners account for up to 65%of the ehIorldethat is the public about indoor water use. Water discharged from municipal wastewater treatment plants statewide conservation has been a major concern for the ,rsf°°nal°MeK'Sorwne^ersa'= county and municipal water providers for more than , .. :Co+tmr;io�al waren sofrrners fret'' .... .. , the hard mwe,, sad,GT and poiassmm,� when r— . - a decade. More recently, new studies are showing pr rr •:.rr. ;.i[rvatpr ThrPugh LhC`. ,., ,.forchlorlde,me,,: that water softeners account for a significant rhe.• :,arn:'.;n:': n 5 s; $mo{e`saajt° amount of the salt that ends up in shallow Now do I reduce my chloride footprint? dq-tb rpo8° t groundwater and municipal wastewater treatment °°,�°°needtns°ftenyour waterP '.` plants (up to 65% of the chloride discharged from 'tew elimse inate50r decreases the need fur 4water ,,•�fnyze ' water treatment plants!). saRene- ,y�gi[i�'� Optimize yourwatefsoftenersettings: .: '•.i.QanoWerwater soitwwr, Contact Barbara directly at bheitkamp(o�mnwcd.org rei ..,,or women use e:;er4lrgg t�£ ,,Qfl ice>heamauntofwastewater produced. to get high quality or editable versions of these Replace yaw water softener'Ne c,watersdteraamrdMsregeneracewserlor, materials. wmer u5C wVM a timer,us 7.less sok antro rwter Own soften ALL your water Ony soften Me water from your hot wQtt?r taps Wrsus 0:d wo r dr.-n8 eons Reduce your Overall water use:{u;ling bXk I Afnsdermand ror;4fivned water and 4 34 of 40 "sN'yl�isir r TIF 1 thug of salt sing more than 1 is enough for: 4 -lb lag of Fater 544 sq ft of driveways softener salt every OR month? 10 sidewalk Check your water squares softener settings! I MM,If I UPIc ,M1 ` M 111- DO YOU HAVE A WATER LEAH IN YOUR HOME? HOW TO DETECT !,EARS. + Stopus in g any water in your home i'111011101 for test duration. u !r�f r Locate your water meter(check the side of your ho-use„near your front curb,or in the basement). + write down the current number on the meter. wait 2 hour's and cherkwhether the number has changed.if it has, you have leak! MS4 Education: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) * Waste Disposal and Carpet Cleaning Illicit discharges come from a variety of sources — concrete wastewater from do-it- NO yourself projects- paint brushes washed BOTAR i out in driveways-, and even leaves dumped N U N C A a rroi e a g u a s into ditches. The attached handout residuales de is , provides guidance for disposal of common lim pieaa de a I#cam bras household materials to avoid polluting en alcantariilas water. Contact angie.hong(a�mnwcd.org to pluviales o zonjas. Es get a high-res version with your logo for ilegol 9 contomina printing. nuestra oguo r r + . The info below and images in this section could be included in a newsletter or used on social media to educate community residents about proper disposal of carpet cleaning wastewater. Take care when cleaning carpets DON �T Wastewater from carpet cleaning contains chemicals, detergents, dirt, carpet fibers, DUMP oils and grease. This wastewater should ALWAYS be disposed of into a utility sink wastewater dumb from carpet � � or floor drain that connects to the sanitary � � cleaning into storm sewer system. NEVER dump this or other sewers or ditches. It is wastewater into city storm sewers or illegal and pollutes . _ , . ditches. our water. ; Storm sewers and ditches connect to lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands, usually without any treatment. Dumping wastewater or other hazardous materials into the community stormwater system is illegal and pollutes our water. [insert local ordinance info here] If you hire a carpet cleaning company, make sure that they safely dispose of the wastewater in a utility sink or floor drain before leaving your home. Or, if that is not possible, the company should transport wastewater off-site and dispose of it in a sanitary sewer at an approved facility. To report illegal dumping [insert MS4 contact info rare]. East Metro Water Read the latest articles published in the blog and local newspapers www.eastmetrowater.org New project aims to take Lily Lake off the impaired water's list — Sept. 30 "A new regional infiltration basin will collect and filter stormwater from a large area of land that includes commercial and residential property, delivering it to Lily Lake cleaner and with less phosphorus." On the forest and the trees — Oct. 11 6 36 of 40 "Take a break from raking leaves and get involved in efforts to create more resilient woodlands this fall." Street Sweepers to the Rescue — Oct. 14 "Cities use street sweepers to maintain a tidy appearance, but these machines can also be an important and cost-effective tool for reducing stormwater pollution." Channeling a life-long passion for water protection toward community change in Forest Lake — Oct. 21 "Curt Sparks would love to see more people in the community get involved in lake and watershed stewardship, whether it is by joining the watershed district's citizen advisory committee, participating in activities led by one of the local lakes associations, or merely adopting a storm drain in their neighborhood." Salt a growing problem for Minnesota's water — Oct. 26 "Overall, the MPCA has determined that road salt is responsible for 42% of the chloride in groundwater, lakes and streams. Two other major sources of chloride that are less well-known include agricultural fertilizers (23% of the total chloride) and water softeners, which account for up to 65% of the chloride discharged from municipal wastewater treatment plants." Rich Fen, Poor Bog — Oct. 28 "Bogs are acidic and nutrient-poor for plant growth. Fens are rich in nutrients and are alkaline. The Tamarack Nature Preserve is unique because it has characteristics of both." CNET Article — "TikTok goes wild: Meet the adventurers taking you into the great outdoors" Our�mnnature awesomeness account was recently featured in an article by CNET, an American media website that publishes reviews, news, articles, blogs, podcasts, and videos on technology and consumer electronics globally — read it here. TikTok is the fastest growing social media platform and was the most downloaded app in 2020. 91.9 million Americans use TikTok every month, and 50 million are on the app every day. 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Angie Hong Water Education Senior Specialist East Metro Water Resource Education Program Representing Brown's Creek, Carnelian Marine-St. Croix, Comfort Lake - Forest Lake, Middle St. Croix, Ramsey- Washington Metro, Rice Creek, South Washington and Valley Branch Watersheds, Bayport, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Lake Elmo, Hugo, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Stillwater, St. Paul Park, Willernie, West Lakeland, Woodbury, Washington County and the Washington Conservation District C/O: Washington Conservation District 455 Hayward Ave. Oakdale, MN 55128 angie.honQa-mnwcd.org Phone: (952) 261-9599 cell www.m nwcd.orq/emwrep STAY IN TOUCH: Blog: www.eastmetrowater.org Facebook amnwcd YouTube aWashington Conservation District or aAngie Hong MN Nature Awesomeness 10 40 of 40